To Everything There is a Season

2023 HGB Fiber Art Show & Sale Juried Showcase Exhibit Theme

Applications open September 1, 2023

How are the seasons reflected in your fiber art?
Do you have a favorite season or time of year? 
How do the seasons influence all things including your desire and inspiration to create.

Applicants to the 2023 HGB Show & Sale Juried Showcase are asked to describe how your work relates to the theme "To Everything There is a Season."

Showcase Submission Timeline

Deadline for paid HGB Membership – September 13, 2023

• Applications open September 1, 2023
• Deadline for Showcase Submissions – October 1, 2023

• Notice of juried entry acceptance emailed by October 16, 2023
  • Entering Showcase items into ADE requires a password
  • The juried entry acceptance email will contain the ADE required password

• Jury fee $20.00 – Maximum two submissions

Current Members: 

• After September 1, 2023 - To apply for the Showcase, click on the Register button to the left. A $20 fee will be required at the end of the application.

Current members may submit a maximum of two pieces as an individual or as part of a collaboration. The work(s) may be offered for customer purchase - HGB will retain the established Show & Sale commission of 25% for any item sold. 

Member eligibility – HGB membership dues must be paid and posted by September 12, 2023

Show & Sale – Rules & Regulations are applicable to Showcase items and participants at time of submission

Questions? Please contact showcase@handweaversofboulder.org  

Take a look back at past Showcases

2022 - I make things because I must

2021 - Colorful Colorado

2019 - Inspired by Music

2023 HGB Show & Sale Showcase Application Preparation - pdf

• Please note you will not be able to save your application and revisit it later.
• Chrome and Firefox are recommended browsers.
• Do not enter Showcase items into ADE until juried entry acceptance email is received

It is recommended you gather the following information before starting the application process:

• Contact information – Name – Email – Phone – PIN – Address

• Prepare digital images

   - Images are uploaded as attachments to the application
      - if unable to upload images - email as attachments to:
        showcase@handweaversofboulder.org
   - Images submitted in .jpg format
   - Images recommendation of minimum of 300 dpi and file less than 500kb
   - Identify image files with LastName_FirstName_Image#.jpg
             smith_sally_1.jpg    
             smith_sally_2.jpg

• Submission Details

   - Title
   - If the piece is a collaboration, be prepared to provide additional artist information to showcase@handweaversofboulder.org
   - Artist Statement – Describe how the piece relates to the theme of "To Everything There is a Season" – the artist statement is limited to 250 characters.
   - Materials and Techniques represented in the piece
   - Price
      - Note: if the item is not for sale you will be asked to provide a declared value 
   - Year made
   - Size – width x height x depth

If you are unable to apply online please contact the Showcase Manager
-  showcase@handweaversofboulder.org

• Notice of juried entry acceptance emailed by October 16, 2023
  • Entering Showcase items into ADE requires a password
  • The juried entry acceptance email will contain the ADE required password